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mediumWhat does the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method calculate in a cricket match?
AThe penalty for slow over rates during rain delays
✓A revised target for the chasing team in a rain-interrupted match
CWhich team bowls first after rain interruption
DWhether a match result should be abandoned
Answer Explanation
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method calculates revised targets in rain-interrupted limited-overs matches, accounting for both overs remaining and wickets in hand. Developed by Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis, later refined by Steven Stern.
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